Senior Transportation Project Leader — Relocation Available

The Planet Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Principal Transportation Project Leader to guide our transportation practice in Tennessee from Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, or Knoxville. You will lead key projects, manage client relationships, and shape strategy for safety, mobility, and community resilience.

Requires a PE license in TN (or within 6 months), 15+ years in transportation engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and business development skills. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• PE license in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 15 years in transportation engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of TDOT standards, funding programs, and project delivery processes
• Proven experience leading transportation projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Proven success in client development and regional market growth

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal-in-charge on complex transportation projects (roadway, corridor, multimodal).
• Oversee project delivery including budget, schedule, and design quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.
• Lead client engagement, especially with TDOT and local municipalities; pursue new opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events and lead regional transportation market growth.
• Mentor engineering staff and support staffing plans as the practice grows.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client development

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

The Planet Group seeks a Principal Transportation Project Leader to guide our transportation practice in Tennessee from Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, or Knoxville. You will lead key projects, manage client relationships, and shape strategy for safety, mobility, and community resilience.

Requires a PE license in TN (or within 6 months), 15+ years in transportation engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and business development skills. Relocation assistance is available.